The Best Healthy Grilling Recipes to Try This Summer

Bored with basic grilled chicken? Load up the barbie with fast, healthy, and creative options for grilling shrimp, skirt steak, pork, chicken, fresh vegetables, and tofu. These recipes are easy-to-make and packed with flavor, making them great options for a summer barbecue.

Try this recipe: Italian Country-Style Grilled Shrimp

Large shrimp (usually 16 to 20 per pound) are best for this recipe. Smaller ones are harder to grill and get lost in the salad. 

Ingredients: Honey, olive oil, shrimp, grapeseed oil, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, oregano

Calories: 349

Try this recipe: Skirt Steak Tacos

Beef is an excellent source of vitamin B12, essential for energy. 

Ingredients: Skirt steak, kosher salt, black pepper, ground cumin, red onion, limes, grapeseed oil, tomato, radishes, extra-virgin olive oil, corn tortillas, cilantro, queso fresco

Calories: 390

Try this recipe: Yogurt-and-Curry-Marinated Chicken

Parsley is pretty, but it’s much more than a garnish. It’s also rich in vitamins A, C, and K, along with anti-inflammatory, disease-fighting flavonoids. 

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, curry powder, kosher salt, black pepper, plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, limes, extra-virgin olive oil, zucchini, grape tomatoes, grapeseed oil, parsley

Calories: 335

Try this recipe: Grilled Vegetables with Creamy Turmeric Sauce

Pungent turmeric, a cousin to ginger, is anti-inflammatory and may help ward off some types of cancer.

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, turmeric, garlic, lemons, kosher salt, black pepper, eggplant, red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow summer squash, grapeseed oil, pomegranate arils, mint leaves

Calories: 227

Try this recipe: Weeknight BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Make double or triple the sauce to use for other meals. Keep it in the fridge, covered, for up to 2 weeks. 

Ingredients: Ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, onion powder, garlic powder, grapeseed oil, pork tenderloin, kosher salt, black pepper

Calories: 182

Try this recipe: Grilled Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Buy firm or extra-firm tofu; softer varieties will fall apart on the grill. 

Ingredients: Tofu, grapeseed oil, light brown sugar, black pepper, kosher salt, cilantro, peanuts, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, red Fresno chili, fresh ginger, lime juice

Calories: 298